Judges and Judiciary
Ex-chief justice predicts law profession-wide brain drain
By Malcolm Maclachlan
The average active attorney in California is 50, according to demographic statistics from the State Bar. A March bar study fou...
Health Care & Hospital Law
Riverside case joins claims that Pfizer's contraceptive causes brain tumor
By Devon Belcher
Pfizer Inc says the contraceptive Depo-Provera has been approved by the FDA as safe for 30 years but is updating its labels wi...
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation
Jury: Coke, Monster misused juice magnate's publicity rights
By Jack Needham
It's the second time a jury has ruled in favor of plaintiffs, who are heirs of the late juice magnate.
Class Action
Certification denied in lawsuit over Apple's water resistance claims
By Skyler Romero
Plaintiffs were "unable to show that all the putative class members were actually exposed to Apple's statements" regarding wat...
State Bar & Bar Associations
Bar Court recommends 9 more months suspension of Girardi Keese attorney
By Devon Belcher
In January, a State Bar Court judge recommended a six-month suspension of Keith Griffin's license on allegations he helped con...
Civil Litigation
Judge rejects 'frivolous' arbitration opposition in legal malpractice case
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Judge Christopher K. Lui disagreed with the plaintiff that the arbitration agreement was an adhesion contract and thus "proced...
Civil Litigation
Addictive social media suits against Meta can't include Zuckerberg
By Craig Anderson
The ruling does not clear the Menlo Park company of wrongdoing. Meta Platforms and several other social media companies face o...
Newsom extends Oakland CHP operation
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The California Highway Patrol's operation, which began in February and was set to end this week, will now continue through the...
Class Action
US judge questions VA's integrity on veteran homeless shelters
By Devon Belcher
The government argued the VA would be irreparably harmed because it would have to cut back on helping veterans in other areas ...
Civil Litigation
Baker & McKenzie $500K fee dispute moved to SF
By Wisdom Howell
Both Baker & McKenzie and their former client, SBM, claim that their retainer agreement pertaining to the defense of two P...
Newsom, Bonta fire first salvo in California v Trump, Round 2
By Malcolm Maclachlan
California Legislature called into special session, attorney general talks litigation fights in response to President-elect Do...
Judges and Judiciary
Panel reverses attorney's sanction, bar referral for client's behavior
By Laurinda Keys
The Court of Appeal reversed Orange County Judge Kimberley A. Knill, who had sanctioned William L. Buus the maximum $1,500, re...
Civil Litigation
LA Courts to try fixed schedules for some cases
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
From Nov. 12, unlimited civil personal injury motor vehicle cases filed at several Los Angeles County courthouses will be hand...
BCLP lands high-profile federal prosecutor
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Emmet P. Ong has joined the firm's San Francisco office.
Civil Litigation
Jury: LAUSD negligent in child's playground brain injury
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
However, the jury did not rule that the condition of the playground caused the injuries. The plaintiff's attorneys have now tu...
Starting early as a neutral brought long-term stamina, Abraham Melamed says.
Class Action
Brentwood School moves to enter VA land-use case to protect interests
By Devon Belcher
A judge vacated leases the government signed with the private school, UCLA and others and has ordered rapid production of shel...
Government, Criminal
Prop 36 passage has implications for courts, prosecutors, defenders
By Malcolm Maclachlan
As of Wednesday afternoon, Proposition 36 led with 70% of the vote. Its 3.8 million vote margin was the largest of any of the ...
Real Estate/Development
For the third time in six years, a rent control ballot initiative fails
By Jack Needham
California voters have roundly rejected another rent control proposition, despite the high cost of rent. Legal experts weigh i...
Government, California Supreme Court
Attorney says appellate ruling risks 'rogue development'
By Craig Anderson
A 1st District Court of Appeal panel's ruling on a subdivision risks taking planning power away from cities, an attorney for ...
Government
San Francisco DA wins election
By Wisdom Howell
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has won her first election, two years after she was appointed to the role in th...
Government
Alameda County DA Pamela Price recalled by voters
By Wisdom Howell
Price had faced criticism from opponents who accused her of being too lenient with criminals. Her exit comes two years after t...
Community News
New LA DA pledges to end 'pro-criminal extreme policies'
By Skyler Romero
Los Angeles County District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman plans to take a "hard middle" approach to prosecuting cases, he told...
Navy contractor 'Fat Leonard' sentenced to 15 years for $35M bribery scheme
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred Sheppard characterized the scale of Navy corruption in this case as historically unprecedented.
Government
Prop 36 passed, Hochman wins LA DA race
California voters appear set to overwhelmingly pass a ballot initiative increasing penalties for drug and retail theft crimes.
Environmental & Energy
Long battle over Refugio oil pipeline spill comes to an end
By Skyler Romero
Nearly a decade after the Refugio State Beach oil spill, Santa Barbara County property owners who held easements contracts wit...
Technology, Intellectual Property
Masimo v Apple retrial begins over oxygen readings on watches
By Devon Belcher
Opening statements in Masimo's suit claiming Apple improperly lured a top engineer with trade secrets began in a second trial ...
Government, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit: Biden order on federal contractor pay exceeds authority
By Craig Anderson
9th Circuit Judge Ryan D. Nelson's wrote for a 2-1 majority that implementation of President Joe Biden's executive order boost...
Intellectual Property, Contracts
After $550K jury verdict, attorneys tussle over 'nominal' damages claim
By Wisdom Howell
Real Intent's defense team from Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP lauded the verdict as a "sweeping victory." Attorneys for pla...
Civil Litigation
Stolen sand lawsuit paused while Coastal Commission investigates
By Antoine Abou-Diwan
Earlier this year billionaire investor James A. Kohlberg accused neighbor Mark Attanasio of taking sand from the beach behind ...